NORTHERN NEVADA Public Health Serving Reno, Sparks & Washoe County

The Population Health Division (PHD), formerly Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness (EPHP), emphasizes preparedness, prevention, surveillance and data-driven strategies that serve to optimize overall well-being through coordinated efforts with our partners.

Programs and Services l Contact Information l Governing Boards

Programs and Services

• Public Health Preparedness: Providing training and planning for disaster response. 
• Epidemiology: Conducting disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• Statistics & Informatics: Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and incorporating data to support data-driven decisions for the overall health status of populations.
• Birth & Death Records: The Vital Statistics Office serves as the registrar for all births and deaths occurring in Washoe County. 
• Sexual Health Outreach and Investigations: Our team prevents STI/HIV infections and transmission with surveillance, investigation and education.
• Emergency Medical Services Oversight: Established by an interlocal agreement, the program provides management, measurement and improvement of emergency transport and systems in Washoe County.
• Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention: Empowers Washoe County residents to adopt and maintain safe, healthy lifestyles by addressing modifiable risk factors including tobacco and cannabis use and exposure, physical inactivity, poor nutrition and injury prevention (both intentional and unintentional). The program focuses on implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes to improve population health and reduce the burden of chronic diseases and injuries. 

Contact Information

The Health District is located in the Washoe County Complex at the corner of Ninth St. and Wells Ave. The Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Program is located on the second floor of Building B at the Health District.

Governing Boards

District Board of Health (DBOH)

The District Board of Health (DBOH), through Northern Nevada Public Health, has jurisdiction over all public health matters in the Health District.